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BCCIE is pleased to provide a password protected space for international education practitioners to discuss news, concerns, trends and questions in all fields of international education. In the Discussion Forum,  there is a space for discussions by sector and professional stream. In order to access the forum, you will need to first ensure you have set up an online BCCIE Account.

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*Discussion Forum access requires a BCCIE Account and is open to BC public school districts, recognized independent K-12 schools and EQA-designated post-secondary institutions and language schools.

Topic of the Week

Every two weeks we feature a new discussion topic related to a current event or news story in international education. Take the public poll, or join the Discussion Forum’s “Conversation Corner” for in-depth discussion and to share your views and experiences with your colleagues across BC.

NEW Feruary 10, 2012: Study Abroad

• Poll What percentage of your local student population are aware of study abroad or short term exchange opportunities? Vote now.
• Conversation What kinds of incentives do you provide to encourage your students to study abroad or participate in short term cultural exchange programs? Join the conversation.

January 27, 2012: Internationalization Strategy

• Poll Is some form of international branch campus a part of your internationalization strategy? Vote now.
• Conversation What kinds of activities do you implement to encourage internationalization at your school, school district or institution? Join the conversation.

January 13, 2012: International Recruitment Strategy

• Poll What proportion of your overall marketing initiatives use online methods compared to traditional approaches? Vote now.
• Conversation What combination of online and traditional marketing activities do you use in your international recruitment strategy? Join the conversation.

December 16, 2011: Top International Education Story of 2011

• Poll What was the top news story of 2011? Vote now.
• Conversation What were some of the highlights for the 2011 year in international education? What international education activities are you looking forward to in 2012? Join the conversation.

November 25, 2011: Education Agents

• Poll How important are education agents to your recruitment strategy? Vote now.
• Conversation How critical are agents to your international recruitment strategy? Do you see any trends in how you plan to work with agents in the coming year? Join the conversation.

November 10, 2011: International Education Resources

• Poll Will you attend the BCCIE Summer Seminar in Kelowna this June? Vote now.
• Conversation What are you most looking forward to at this year's Summer Seminar? How can BCCIE make the Summer Seminar most productive for you? Join the conversation.

October 28, 2011: International Education Resources

• Poll Which of the following international education resources are most beneficial to your practice? Vote now.
• Conversation What international education resources or research do you recommend BCCIE could provide that would be helpful to your practice? Join the conversation.

October 14, 2011: India Strategy

• Poll How important is India to your district or institution’s internationalization strategy? Vote now.
• Conversation How does your institution or district plan to engage with India in the coming year?  What aspects of partnership development are integral to your India strategy? Join the conversation.

September 30, 2011: China Strategy

• Poll How important is China to your district or institution’s internationalization strategy? Vote now.
• Conversation How does your institution or district plan to engage with China in the coming year?  What aspects of partnership development are integral to your China strategy? Join the conversation.

September 16, 2011: International Student Trends

• Poll Have you seen an increase in international students this fall at your district or institution? Vote now.
• Conversation What trends have you noticed with your international student intake this year? Are there certain regions or markets showing notable growth? Join the conversation.

September 02, 2011: Social Media

• Poll Do you use social media in your current job? Vote now.
• Conversation How has social media changed international education?  How do you use international education to increase engagement with international student communities? Join the conversation.

August 19, 2011: International Student Growth in BC

• Poll Do you expect international student numbers at your institution or district to grow this year? Vote now.
• Conversation What lessons do you think Canada can learn from the decrease in international student numbers in Australia?  What strategies should we put in place to ensure sustainable growth in international student enrolments in BC? Join the conversation.

August 05, 2011: Study Abroad

• Poll How important is it for BC students to study abroad? Vote now.
• Conversation What are the barriers preventing more BC students from studying abroad, and how are you handling these challenges at your district or institution? Join the conversation.

July 22, 2011: Supporting Students from Saudi Arabia

• Poll Is your institution planning to recruit in Saudi Arabia this year? Vote now.
• Conversation Has your institution or district faced any unique issues supporting students from Saudi Arabia? What strategies have you used to ensure student success? Join the conversation.